The High Cost Of Living

In the United States the standard poverty line is set high in regards to the rest of the world. The U.S. Census Bureau announced that 37 million American citizens are considered poor throughout the country. Relatively speaking, the average incomes in non-industrialized nations is $2,500 per year. These nations have cultures who are not influences, nor capable of earning more money that is provided by the nation’s economy. Thus, considers such nations to have a minimized level of poverty. The United States economy, considering the high cost of living, creates a maximized poverty line. Citizens who does not earn the required amount to live comfortably and afford necessary items to survive, will be considered in poverty. Culture and traditions create the poverty level. However, who or what is exactly responsible for the global poverty situation? Efforts for profit influenced by the media, corporations, government, and all citizens in the U.S. have contributed to a high-cost of living. Which is difficult to live by considering circumstances in modern economies.

The media, especially in the Unites States, has become quite deceiving. Which by displaying influential individuals who are promoting unnecessary product, becomes extremely persuadable to the public. Clothing, medicine, cosmetics, athletics, and technology have created an enormous economy in the United States. Many individuals strive to purchase the latest technology or clothing items end up spending way more than they can afford, thus creating debt. Citizens spend millions of dollars in support of product which only purpose is either convenience, entertainment, style, or comfort. The fact that these items are available to purchase and are in high demand influenc...

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...heory it takes a community to suffer in order to realize change needs to happen. If someone has nothing, it is of human nature they will search for a way to receive a gain. The moral and logical way to receive gain for yourself and everyone around is to work hard doing something you are good at and love. However, poverty will always be inevitable. Greed will always find individuals and the gains will not be shared or used wisely. This is a problem that has occurred throughout history and it seems nothing can fight against one who receives, too much currency which has been created as a medium of exchange. Only trade what is sincerely necessary to own. However, this is never the case. There is much society can do to alleviate issues in regards to poverty, and it will take the contribution of each and every single individual to do their best to benefit society.